Black Diamond Kilowatt Skis
These skis rip it up. I'm about 5'-10" tall and weigh roughly 185 - 190lbs and the 165cm length seems perfect. At a dimension of 125-95-112 mounted with Fritchi Express/Explore bindings, the Kilowatts blast through the rough stuff, float in the pow and charge down the groomers.
I will say that they do take some getting used to - especially if you're used to skinnier skis. They tend to wander in the flat compacted areas; so keeping on edge is a must. I will also say, that despite the width, they turn exceptionally fast... So fast sometimes, that it does take some more leg strength to pull through. I come from 15+ years of snowboarding and switched to skis last year - the wide platform is a nice blend of ski accessibility and performance and snowboard flotation and carving. We'll see how they work on the spring corn... (I anticipate radness)
-Brent W.
I will say that they do take some getting used to - especially if you're used to skinnier skis. They tend to wander in the flat compacted areas; so keeping on edge is a must. I will also say, that despite the width, they turn exceptionally fast... So fast sometimes, that it does take some more leg strength to pull through. I come from 15+ years of snowboarding and switched to skis last year - the wide platform is a nice blend of ski accessibility and performance and snowboard flotation and carving. We'll see how they work on the spring corn... (I anticipate radness)
-Brent W.
